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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the Health and Human Services Commission's authority to |
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establish and implement certain public health initiatives. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subtitle H, Title 2, Health and Safety Code, is |
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amended by adding Chapter 180 to read as follows: |
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CHAPTER 180. PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES |
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Sec. 180.001. PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES. (a) The |
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commission may establish and implement initiatives to address |
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public health challenges affecting residents of this state, |
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including by: |
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(1) conducting a study; |
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(2) implementing a pilot program; or |
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(3) coordinating a data collection effort. |
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(b) A public health initiative authorized under this |
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section may: |
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(1) assess the efficacy, safety, and medical potential |
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of emerging health care treatments and therapies for physical and |
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mental health conditions; or |
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(2) assess the impact of medical treatments, |
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alternative health care therapies, or medications on public health |
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outcomes. |
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Sec. 180.002. COLLABORATION. The commission may |
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collaborate with public and private entities, including |
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institutions of higher education and medical research |
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organizations, as necessary to establish or implement a public |
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health initiative under this chapter. |
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Sec. 180.003. RULES. The executive commissioner may adopt |
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rules as necessary to implement this chapter. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |